Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery
2023•57m•6.0•Released
DocumentaryMusic
Discover the story of a legendary jazz guitarist and composer from Indiana. Wes Montgomery was born in Indianapolis on March 6, 1923, and rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time. This first full-length documentary of Wes Montgomery is told through the eyes of his youngest child, Robert Montgomery.
Director
Kevin Finch
Studio
WTIU
Cast
Wes Montgomery
Himself (archive footage)
Production
Company
WTIU
Company
PBS
Producer
Kevin Finch
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